Hanna Iazzetta hiazzetta@mustangdaily.net The dance floor vibrates as the beat drops for the first time. Several eager fans kick around, arms flailing as the opening act begins. It is 9 p.m. on a Sunday, but that doesn’t stop the rest…
Cal Poly alumni brings 'Mighty Fine' sound to SLO
Brook Thompson is a busy man. The Cal Poly alumnus is the lead singer and guitar player for local punk group The Mighty Fine, who will perform tonight at SLO Brewing Co. (SLO Brew). The band is touring now, but…
Jack's Mannequin brings 'People and Things' to SLO
Andrew McMahon started playing and writing music when he was 9 years old. He knew what he wanted, and that was to be a professional musician — it’s “the only thing I’ve ever set my eyes on,” he said. Twenty…
Bringing guns to the bar
The alternative-electronic music group Shiny Toy Guns will make its first appearance in San Luis Obispo with a live DJ set at SLO Brewing Co. (SLO Brew) Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. “We love playing small towns and new territories,” synthesizer and bass…
Tech N9ne takes over SLO Brew
Residents of San Luis Obispo get an early Halloween treat this Tuesday with the arrival of Tech N9ne at SLO Brewing Co. (SLO Brew) in downtown San Luis Obispo. Construction management senior Anton Fyodorov saw Tech N9ne in concert this summer…
Western singer to perform at Dana Adobe Benefit Concert
Award-winning Western singer Dave Stamey will be performing at a benefit concert this Saturday at Nipomo’s historical Dana Adobe.
Electro-dance-pop group MGMT packs Avila Beach concert
Dance-pop group MGMT didn’t dissapoint at Avila Beach Resort Friday night. They played songs from all three releases.
MGMT comes to Avila Beach
Psychedelic-electro-rock group MGMT will perform at the Avila Beach Resort Friday, May 28. The concert is all ages and the doors open at 5:30 p.m. Alcohol is available for attendants 21 and older.
Elvis Costello plays at Cal Poly for first time in 30 years
Elvis Costello played songs spanning his entire career as well as covers of country and some of the first rock and roll artists for his nearly sold-out audience at the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC) Monday night.
Students organize benefit concert to raise funds for Haiti
A benefit concert called Hope for Haiti is being held on Friday to raise money for Doctors helping the relief effort in Haiti.
SLO Mission plays host to various musical groups
Cal Poly’s Music Ensembles will give a benefit chamber concert at Old Mission church Feb. 6 at 8 p.m.